The Two Scanner Families

Both scanners use SICK's safeHDDM® — up to 88,000 pulses per revolution versus ~500 on standard laser scanners. 

These pulses allow for very precise measured values that pass...

If you are using 2D safety systems like safety scanners, they do a great job protecting areas on the factory floor. 2D safety systems monitor a flat plane, like a single layer across the factory floor.

But...

I get this question all the time: "Which safety scanner should I use?"

After years of helping customers spec safety scanners in their systems, it comes down to what you're protecting and where. The three...

If you run a packaging or food and beverage line, you've probably seen this: a sensor that works perfectly on opaque containers completely falls apart on clear or transparent bottles. Missed detections. False...

Five Object Detection Challenges and How the SICK W4 Solves Them

This is one of the most common questions we get: "The sensor should be seeing this object — why isn't it working?"

Many jump to the sensor...

SICK Safety Designer is a comprehensive engineering environment for configuring, commissioning, and maintaining SICK safety devices, designed to support robust functional safety while improving engineering...

Industrial automation increasingly relies on precise environment sensing to operate safely and efficiently. The new picoScan 2D LiDAR sensor from SICK addresses this need with advanced detection capabilities...

You know why your inductive sensors keep failing? They're too close to the parts they're detecting.

Standard inductive proximity sensors mounted 2-4mm from moving parts take constant hits from vibration,...

Industrial safety systems frequently struggle with false alarms in harsh environments. Dust particles, ambient light, and reflective surfaces can trigger unnecessary shutdowns in conventional safety...

In today's fast-paced manufacturing environment, choosing the right sensor configuration can make the difference between consistent productivity and frustrating downtime. The SICK W10 photoelectric...